A member of a Franciscan order that strictly observes the rules of St. Francis.
A title of dignity next in degree below knight, and above gentleman. See esquire.
A male attendant on a great personage.
A landowner from the English gentry during the early modern period.
A devoted attendant or follower of a lady; a beau.
A shield-bearer or armor-bearer who attended a knight.
Term of address to a male equal.
A title of office and courtesy. See under esquire.
To attend as a beau, or gallant, for aid and protection.
To attend as a squire.